Museum Archive: Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 1/16oz Gold / Chartreuse spinning lure #4667

Weighing in at a delicate 1/16 oz (1.77 g), this specimen represents the small-profile finesse that Howard Worden popularized for trout anglers decades ago. The gold-finished willow leaf blade is designed to catch light, while the vibrant chartreuse hackle tail provides a soft profile in the water. This Yakima Bait model, designated with product code 4667, measures 2" (5 cm) and remains unused in its original packaging. The color configuration, noted on the back as 206 CHR, combines a painted chartreuse body with matching feathers, a setup favored for its high visibility. Originally developed in Wisconsin during the 1950s, the Rooster Tail's in-line spinner design allows for a subtle entry into the water, making it a go-to for fishing pressured streams. The components, from the wire shaft to the treble hook tucked within the feathers, are crisp and show no signs of wear.